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Next time you bang your knee or feel crunched, let out a few choice words. You’ll feel better, according to a study by Keele University. Be warned: Frequent expletive-spewing offenders like Gordon Ramsay won’t reap the same pain-relief benefits.

The study’s findings, published in the Journal of Pain (yes, that’s its real name) revealed that cussing helps boost pain tolerance. For the experiment, participants held their hands in a container of ice water to see how long they could bear the pain. Those who cussed a few times kept their hands submerged longer than those who cursed more than 60-times per day and those who didn’t swear it all.

So, there you have it. Scientific validation for your filthy mouth. Happy %#$@$! holidays.

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